The Other Boleyn Girl (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2008, The Other Boleyn Girl is a drama, romance and history film directed by Justin Chadwick, running about 115 minutes. “Two sisters divided for the love of a king.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A sumptuous and sensual tale of intrigue, romance and betrayal set against the backdrop of a defining moment in European history: two beautiful sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, driven by their family's blind ambition, compete for the love of the handsome and passionate King Henry VIII.
Who’s in it. The Other Boleyn Girl stars Natalie Portman as Anne Boleyn, Scarlett Johansson as Mary Boleyn, Eric Bana as Henry Tudor and Jim Sturgess as George Boleyn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Other Boleyn Girl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $78.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and Starz Apple TV channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Other Boleyn Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Other Boleyn Girl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)?
- In US, The Other Boleyn Girl is available to stream on Hulu and Starz Apple TV channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Other Boleyn Girl worth watching?
- The Other Boleyn Girl holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Other Boleyn Girl?
- The Other Boleyn Girl stars Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana, Jim Sturgess and Mark Rylance.
- When was The Other Boleyn Girl released?
- The Other Boleyn Girl was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.